CompTIA Network+ Certification

Course details

In this course, students will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and be able to configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks. This course will help the student prepare for the N10-006 exam and certification.

Course Outline

1 - Network Theory

• Networking Overview
• Network Standards and the OSI Model
• Network Types
• Identify Network Configurations
• Data Transmission Methods

2 - Bounded Network Media

• Copper Media
• Fiber Optic Media
• Bounded Network Media Installation
• Noise Control

3 - Unbounded Network Media

• Wireless Networking
• Wireless Network Devices and Components
• Install a Wireless Network

4 - Network Implementations

• Physical Network Topologies
• Logical Network Topologies
• Ethernet Networks
• Network Devices
• VLANs

5 - TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery

• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• IPv4 Addressing
• Default IP Addressing Schemes
• Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes
• IPv6 Address Implementation
• Delivery Techniques

6 - Routing

• Enable Static Routing
• Implement Dynamic IP Routing

7 - TCP/IP Services

• Assign IP Addresses
• Domain Naming Services
• TCP/IP Commands
• Common TCP/IP Protocols

8 - WAN Infrastructure

• WAN Basics
• WAN Connectivity Methods
• WAN Transmission Technologies
• Unified Communication Technologies

9 - Cloud and Virtualization Technologies

• Virtualization
• SAN Implementations
• Cloud Computing

10 - Network Security Basics

• Introduction to Network Security
• Vulnerabilities
• Threats and Attacks
• Authentication Methods
• Encryption Methods

11 - Preventing Security Breaches

• Physical Security Controls
• Network Access Controls
• Install and Configure Firewalls
• Harden Networks
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Educate Users

12 - Responding to Security Incidents

• Incident Management and Response
• Basic Forensic Concepts

13 - Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking
• VPN Protocols

14 - Network Management

• Network Monitoring
• Configuration Management Documentation
• Network Performance Optimization

15 - Troubleshooting Network Issues

• Network Troubleshooting Models
• Network Troubleshooting Utilities
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
• Common Connectivity Issues
• Troubleshoot Security Configuration Issues
• Troubleshoot Security Issues

16 - Appendix

• Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA Network+ Exam
• Appendix B: Network Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
• Appendix C: Planning and Implementing a SOHO Network
• Appendix D: Legend for Icons Used in Network+ Figures

Target Audience: Identify basic network theory concepts and major network communications methods.

• Describe bounded network media.
• Identify unbounded network media.
• Identify the major types of network implementations.
• Identify TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods.
• Implement routing technologies.
• Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
• Identify the infrastructure of a WAN implementation.
• Identify the components used in cloud computing and virtualization.
• Describe basic concepts related to network security.
• Prevent security breaches.
• Respond to security incidents.
• Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
• Identify the tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
• Describe troubleshooting of issues on a network.

Related Certifications:

• CompTIA Network+

Related Exams:

• CompTIA Network+